Choose Mataha
Choose Mataha if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Mataha launched in 2026.
Mataha vs Thym
Mataha and Thym both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Mataha (2026) is 1 year older than Thym (2027). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Thym
Choose Thym if you want the #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. Thym launched in 2027.
Both Mataha and Thym sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Gamepad Recommended and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mataha |  Thym | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | A.A.Tawfik | Ratio Intercative |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mataha (2026) is 1 year older than Thym (2027).
Mataha vs Thym — FAQ
- Should I play Mataha or Thym first?
- If you want chronology, Mataha (2026) came out before Thym (2027). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Mataha and Thym similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.